Spice level warning — Fried Rice is not what I expected
I underestimated Fried Rice. The bold and numbing description didn't prepare me for the reality. oyster sauce brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.
communal sharing at the table is culturally central. The a street stall in Chengdu setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. jasmine tea cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.
Fried Rice